Rez Bay Mountain Bike Club
What is Rez Bay Mountain Bike Club?
Rez Bay Mountain Bike Club is an all-girls group based in Seward, Alaska. Founded in May 2020, the group was designed to teach mountain biking skills and create opportunities for middle-school girls to recreate on their local trail systems. Beyond mountain bike skills, Rez Bay Mountain Bike Club focuses on developing grit and building confidence in a supportive and safe environment.
Rez Bay Mountain Bike Club will be returning in the Summer of 2025. Click the button below to learn more.
Girls Riding High.
An Alaskan Mountain Biking Documentary.
A film designed to inspire the next generation of change-makers.
Girls Riding High addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s youth: the mental health crisis. Alaska has the highest rates of youth addiction in the nation, and teenage girls are disproportionately affected by issues like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. The film not only shines a light on these struggles but also offers a hopeful solution. Inspired by the Icelandic model of using high-adrenaline sports to promote mental health, Lucy Hankins’ program shows how connecting with nature and embracing challenges can foster resilience, confidence, and grit.
Through the lens of mountain biking, the film explores the power of mentorship, the healing impact of the outdoors, and the strength found in the community. By amplifying these themes, Girls Riding High aims to inspire communities worldwide to create similar programs and prioritize youth well-being.
